US Bridges

U.S. Highway 50 EB over Folsom Blvd

Fair

Sacramento County, California · 03-SAC-050-R3.13-SAC · Structure no. 24 0288R

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
115,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

U.S. Highway 50 EB over Folsom Blvd is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying U.S. Highway 50 EB over Folsom Blvd in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, younger than the California average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 115,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 151,428 by 2041. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesU.S. Highway 50 EB
CrossesFolsom Blvd
Location03-SAC-050-R3.13-SAC
RouteU.S. Route 50
CountySacramento County
StateCalifornia
Coordinates38.55143, -121.41836
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span184 ft (56.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115,500 (2017)
Projected traffic151,428 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was U.S. Highway 50 EB over Folsom Blvd built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is U.S. Highway 50 EB over Folsom Blvd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does U.S. Highway 50 EB over Folsom Blvd carry?

About 115,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is U.S. Highway 50 EB over Folsom Blvd?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 184 ft (56.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns U.S. Highway 50 EB over Folsom Blvd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.